Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Senior Construction Manager, AWS DCCD AMER SE
Amazon Data Services, Inc., Midland, Texas, United States, 79709
Job Overview
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You will collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Role As a Data Center Construction Manager, you will work alongside partner teams such as Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to build data centers that directly support our customers. You will be on the construction site daily, interacting with the construction trades as Amazon’s owner's representative. You will be directly responsible for driving cost, schedule—and quality—while managing construction vendors and contractors building data centers.
Key Responsibilities
Direct interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases.
Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy.
Create construction project scope and requests for proposals.
Perform financial analysis of construction.
Manage construction projects for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers.
Conduct constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs associated with the construction of new data centers or optimization of existing data centers.
Manage construction documents including submittal review, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing.
Ensure construction project quality control.
Record and report key construction metrics to team members and management.
Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root‑cause failure analysis associated with equipment failures.
Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.
About the Team AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.
Qualifications BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, and 14+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent engineering science degree.
OR 18 years of related construction management experience.
At least 14+ years of relevant experience constructing and managing complex MEP systems, including large‑scale power distribution/generation gear and cooling systems in mission‑critical environments.
At least 10+ years of relevant experience managing general contractors and vendors, including RFP processes, bidding, change orders, quality control, and RFI/submittal tracking in construction project execution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong understanding of data center system‑level architecture, including electrical (e.g., switch gear, UPS, transformers) and mechanical (cooling systems) engineering principles.
Experience in designing and managing construction of complex data centers, critical infrastructure, or large‑scale MEP plants.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all disciplines, and ability to create and maintain project documentation.
Knowledge of relevant building codes and regulations (e.g., Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, OSHA) and certifications such as ProfessionalPE), LEED, or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
Demonstrated ability to value engineer, finding innovative solutions to reduce costs and duration without compromising quality and reliability.
Benefits
Why AWS – Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform.
Diverse Experiences – Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply.
Work / Life Balance – We value work‑life harmony and strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.
Inclusive Team Culture – We foster a culture of inclusion with employee‑led affinity groups and ongoing events.
Mentorship and Career Growth – We provide knowledge‑sharing, mentorship, and other career‑advancing resources.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $125,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $239,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You will collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Role As a Data Center Construction Manager, you will work alongside partner teams such as Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to build data centers that directly support our customers. You will be on the construction site daily, interacting with the construction trades as Amazon’s owner's representative. You will be directly responsible for driving cost, schedule—and quality—while managing construction vendors and contractors building data centers.
Key Responsibilities
Direct interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases.
Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy.
Create construction project scope and requests for proposals.
Perform financial analysis of construction.
Manage construction projects for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers.
Conduct constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs associated with the construction of new data centers or optimization of existing data centers.
Manage construction documents including submittal review, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing.
Ensure construction project quality control.
Record and report key construction metrics to team members and management.
Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root‑cause failure analysis associated with equipment failures.
Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.
About the Team AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.
Qualifications BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, and 14+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent engineering science degree.
OR 18 years of related construction management experience.
At least 14+ years of relevant experience constructing and managing complex MEP systems, including large‑scale power distribution/generation gear and cooling systems in mission‑critical environments.
At least 10+ years of relevant experience managing general contractors and vendors, including RFP processes, bidding, change orders, quality control, and RFI/submittal tracking in construction project execution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong understanding of data center system‑level architecture, including electrical (e.g., switch gear, UPS, transformers) and mechanical (cooling systems) engineering principles.
Experience in designing and managing construction of complex data centers, critical infrastructure, or large‑scale MEP plants.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all disciplines, and ability to create and maintain project documentation.
Knowledge of relevant building codes and regulations (e.g., Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, OSHA) and certifications such as ProfessionalPE), LEED, or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
Demonstrated ability to value engineer, finding innovative solutions to reduce costs and duration without compromising quality and reliability.
Benefits
Why AWS – Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform.
Diverse Experiences – Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply.
Work / Life Balance – We value work‑life harmony and strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.
Inclusive Team Culture – We foster a culture of inclusion with employee‑led affinity groups and ongoing events.
Mentorship and Career Growth – We provide knowledge‑sharing, mentorship, and other career‑advancing resources.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $125,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $239,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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